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Jinmao Tower Sky Walk and Observation Deck

Jinmao Tower Sky Walk and Observation Deck

Jinmao Skywalk lets visitors walk along a 1.2-meter-wide outdoor platform 340 meters above the streets of Shanghai. Located on the 88th floor of Jinmao Tower, the experience offers panoramic views...
Daily @ Jinmao Skywalk
From ¥ 60
Catalan Language Musical: L'alegria que passa

Catalan Language Musical: L'alegria que passa

A touring troupe arrives in a bleak industrial town, disrupting its quiet routine and setting off an unexpected encounter between Joan, the mayor’s son, and Zaira, a singer from the troupe. Adapted...
From Sep 18 until Sep 20 @ Shanghai Culture Square
From ¥ 280
HD Screening: National Theatre Live – The Importance of Being Earnest

HD Screening: National Theatre Live – The Importance of Being Earnest

This is a high-definition cinema screening of the National Theatre’s production of The Importance of Being Earnest, Oscar Wilde’s most celebrated comedy. Directed by Max Webster, this contemporary...
Sep 18, 26 @ Wanping Theater
From ¥ 168
Cantonese Drama: The Golden Cangue

Cantonese Drama: The Golden Cangue

A Cantonese stage adaptation of Eileen Chang’s The Golden Cangue, created by Fok Yam Experimental Theatre. The production brings together a long-running creative team including Ann Hui, Wang Anyi,...
on Sep 18 and Sep 19, 2026 @ Theatre YOUNG
From ¥ 180
Randomer

Randomer

Randomer is a London producer and DJ who's been weaving together techno, electro, UK bass and warehouse sounds into tough, stripped-back and percussive tracks with huge drums and just enough...
Fri, Sep 18, 2026 @ Reactor
Nova Events Presents: Beyond Skyline Rooftop Party

Nova Events Presents: Beyond Skyline Rooftop Party

BEYOND SKYLINE is a rooftop party at SKY Bar on the 47th floor of Hyatt Regency Shanghai, with panoramic views of the Shanghai skyline. DJs play throughout the night, with a rooftop setting...
Fri, Sep 18, 2026 @ SKY BAR (Hyatt Regency Hotel) - Global Harbour
From ¥ 128
Yoseikan Budo Free Trial Month - September 2026

Yoseikan Budo Free Trial Month - September 2026

Throughout September 2026, Yoseikan Budo Shanghai is offering new students a free one-week trial at its Jing'an and Pudong clubs. Choose one week in September and attend any or all of the available...
Weekdays @ Yoseikan Budo Jingan and 1 more venue
A-Tweed (Left-Field House/Electro/Dub)

A-Tweed (Left-Field House/Electro/Dub)

A-Tweed is a quite prolific Italian producer making quirky, fun house with album titles like "Should I Offend Someone?" and song names like "A Clockwork Lime". The production quality is serious...
Fri, Sep 18, 2026 @ Wigwam
SYSTEM with Frazi.er (Techno, Disco, Club)

SYSTEM with Frazi.er (Techno, Disco, Club)

Promoter/former-club SYSTEM is back with another three-room party at that huge theater/e-sports arena at 505 Wulumuqi Lu on Sept 18. Main room is techno with Frazi.er headlining, disco in the...
Fri, Sep 18, 2026 @ SmSh Territory
DJ Tay James (Hip Hop, Open Format, Pop)

DJ Tay James (Hip Hop, Open Format, Pop)

DJ Tay James is Justin Bieber's official DJ and has been working with the Biebs since 2009. As for his DJ set at INS club HUSH, expect hip-hop-heavy open format, with R&B, pop, Baltimore club, and...
Fri, Sep 18, 2026 @ Hush (INS)
Monsters of Rock – Led Zeppelin & AC/DC Tribute

Monsters of Rock – Led Zeppelin & AC/DC Tribute

The Red Stars bring a live tribute to Led Zeppelin and AC/DC to The Pearl, performing classics including “Whole Lotta Love,” “Black Dog,” “Rock and Roll,” “Highway to Hell,” “Back in Black” and...
Fri, Sep 18, 2026 @ The Pearl
From ¥ 150
ACT Shanghai Contemporary Theatre Festival 2026: FUSÉES

ACT Shanghai Contemporary Theatre Festival 2026: FUSÉES

FUSÉES is a contemporary theatre and live music work by French company La Vie Brève. Featured in the main program of the 2025 Avignon Festival, the performance creates a French fantasy journey to...
on Sep 18 and Sep 19, 2026 @ Shanghai Dramatic Arts Centre
From ¥ 180
GoEast Mandarin Mahjong Night

GoEast Mandarin Mahjong Night

Tiles up, drinks ready. GoEast’s Mahjong Night runs on Sep 18th from 7–9pm, offering a relaxed, social setting to learn and play one of China’s most iconic games. Whether you’re a total beginner or...
Sep 18th @ GoEast Mandarin (Changning Campus)
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Imagine Dragons & Coldplay Tribute

Imagine Dragons & Coldplay Tribute

Throughout history, rivalries have sparked heated battles: Jets vs Sharks, Greasers v. Socs, Rockers vs Mods, Warriors vs every gang in NYC and now, The Pearl is hosting a clash of modern-day...
Sat, Sep 19, 2026 @ The Pearl
From ¥ 150
Smurf Land Theme Park

Smurf Land Theme Park

Located in Shanghai’s Sheshan National Tourism Resort, the Shimao Smurf Land Theme Park is the first indoor-outdoor hybrid park in China that blends natural wonders with an international IP....
Daily @ Smurf Land Theme Park
From ¥ 120
Bluey's Big Treasure Hunt

Bluey's Big Treasure Hunt

Based on the BBC-authorized Bluey IP, Bluey’s Big Play: The Stage Show brings the beloved animated characters from the screen to the stage. Featuring Bluey, Bingo, Bandit, Chilli, and Muffin, the...
Fri, Sep 18, 2026 @ Hongqiao Art Centre
From ¥ 100
Immersive Virtual Reality Theatre: TAIXU DreamScape

Immersive Virtual Reality Theatre: TAIXU DreamScape

TAIXU DreamScape is the kind of show that is probably best experienced without knowing too much beforehand. Audiences put on an Apple Vision Pro and spend 60 minutes moving between a small theatre...
Daily except Mon, Tue & Wed until Sep 19 @ MIFA 1862
From ¥ 199
tourist with Dinamarca (Club, Reggaeton, Trance, Bass)

tourist with Dinamarca (Club, Reggaeton, Trance, Bass)

Dinamarca is a Chilean-Swedish producer and DJ whose music pulls from Latin club rhythms, trance, ambient and emotional electronic music. A co-founder of Staycore, he’s known for dreamy,...
Sat, Sep 19, 2026 @ Heim
Sunset Boulevard Immersive Music-Themed Party

Sunset Boulevard Immersive Music-Themed Party

Based on the classic Sunset Boulevard story, this immersive music party combines Broadway musical and jazz elements with cabaret-style interaction and party games. Instead of simply watching the...
Sat, Sep 19, 2026 @ The Pearl
From ¥ 199
Kristóf Baráti plays Bach Sonatas & Partitas for Solo Violin

Kristóf Baráti plays Bach Sonatas & Partitas for Solo Violin

Hungarian violinist Kristóf Baráti brings four of Bach’s solo violin works to Shanghai as part of the “One-Man-Show Classical Recital Series.” Known for his expressive playing and outstanding...
Sat, Sep 19, 2026 @ Grand Theatre
From ¥ 100
Calypso x Natura Bissé: The Sunset Social Club

Calypso x Natura Bissé: The Sunset Social Club

Calypso Restaurant & Lounge at Jing An Shangri-La, Shanghai has partnered with Spanish luxury skincare brand Natura Bissé to present The Sunset Social Club, a limited-time collaboration inspired by...
Daily @ Calypso Restaurant & Lounge
Harrow Shanghai Discover Day

Harrow Shanghai Discover Day

Harrow Shanghai kicks off the new academic year with its first Discovery Day on Saturday, September 19. Families can explore the school’s full British education journey from Early Years to Upper...
Sep 19 @ Harrow International School Shanghai
Understanding China’s IPO Market — And Why Leaders Need to Rethink Their Playbook

Understanding China’s IPO Market — And Why Leaders Need to Rethink Their Playbook

The University of Manchester China Centre hosts an evening of discussion on China’s changing capital markets and what the shifts mean for business leaders and investors. The programme opens with a...
Sat, Sep 19, 2026 @ The University of Manchester China Center
Fathom Weekend Brunch

Fathom Weekend Brunch

FATHOM has launched a new weekend brunch served every Saturday and Sunday from 11am to 4pm, with terrace seating overlooking the Bund. Known for its seafood-focused menu and extensive champagne and...
Every Sat, Sun until Sep 27 @ FATHOM Seafood Restaurant
WISS 20th Anniversary Sun Downer

WISS 20th Anniversary Sun Downer

Celebrate Western International School of Shanghai’s 20th anniversary at its Sundowner on September 19 from 5–9pm. The evening features games, a bouncy castle, Asian and Western food, drinks and...
Sep 19 @ Western International School of Shanghai (WISS)
Back to School Carnival at YCIS Puxi Hongqiao Campus

Back to School Carnival at YCIS Puxi Hongqiao Campus

YCIS Puxi Campus Back-to-School Carnival brings together families for an afternoon of food, games and water play on September 19. Expect food and drink stalls, water activities including splash...
Sep 19 @ Yew Chung International School of Shanghai (Hongqiao)
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The Stage: Shanghai’s Open-Air Skyline Deck

The Stage: Shanghai’s Open-Air Skyline Deck

The Stage at Sinar Mas Center offers one of Shanghai’s most breathtaking skyline views. Perched atop the North Bund’s tallest skyscraper, this open-air observation deck gives visitors a rare...
Daily except Mon @ The Stage
From ¥ 110
Divas Live - Pop Queens Unite

Divas Live - Pop Queens Unite

Glitter, high notes, and unapologetic pop dominance—Divas Live is back at The Pearl, serving a night of vocal fireworks and unstoppable girl-power anthems. The electrifying Red Stars band and...
Sun, Sep 20, 2026 @ The Pearl
From ¥ 60
Oleg Roschin Quartet — Original Flow

Oleg Roschin Quartet — Original Flow

Israeli pianist and composer Oleg Roschin leads a quartet featuring trumpeter Jeremy Sinclair, bassist Joseph Han and drummer Xiaoxiao. The performance brings together Roschin's original musical...
From Sep 20 until Sep 23 @ Jazz at Lincoln Center
From ¥ 168
Fathom Weekend Brunch

Fathom Weekend Brunch

FATHOM has launched a new weekend brunch served every Saturday and Sunday from 11am to 4pm, with terrace seating overlooking the Bund. Known for its seafood-focused menu and extensive champagne and...
Every Sat, Sun until Sep 27 @ FATHOM Seafood Restaurant
MEINS Open House

MEINS Open House

Slide by MEINS at 155 Lixi Lu (near Jiangsu Lu) on Sep 20th (9:00–10:30am) for a playful, parent-centric open house. Whether you're curious about meeting the teachers, checking out the campus, or...
Sep 20 @ MEINS International Kindergarten

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